Is anyone using the Celeron version of this computer to stream TV and movies? Are there any streaming issues like video stuttering?
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yes indeed. I am not sure that at the time I got my Celeron unit, the Core i3 version existed yet.Good luck!
205467
Ya it works just fine for streaming, ive streamed lots of movies on it. If anything is slow its going to be because of your internet speeds not the computer.
1286279
It has worked fine for me, steaming Netflix and various video files. I haven't pushed it at very high data rates, though. Jim
375107
Sorry to hear you had problems with yours. I've had zero problems with mine. Mine is running extremely well, due to the regular maintenance and upkeep I do on it. Like with any computer or device you have to maintain it in order for it to run efficiently. Great machine and still highly recommend.
604817
I didn't experience the setup problems you did, nor did I experience the stuttering. So I guess the answer to your question is that things must have improved. After more testing after my initial review, I did encounter a few negatives: I did hear the noisy fan (I didn't notice initially since it was in a room I don't often visit). When trying to play the streams on my MacBook laptop using Safari, I did get stuttering, but that isn't my primary use case. And when playing on Roku, the video quality isn't as good as, say, the same shows streaming from Hulu. But I would expect that since Hulu isn't streaming live and can devote more horsepower to encoding the streams. On an iPad, however, the streams look great! Also, I've recently had a chance to try streaming from Simple.TV to ChromeCast. Similar issues with video quality not being as good as live TV, but quality was the same as on Roku. I actually prefer viewing on ChromeCast vs. Roku, but that's my personal preference. Overall, I'm quite happy with the device. Is it perfect? No. But it seems that it is getting incrementally better with each software update.
1880146
I wouldn't risk using a single core processor, let alone a Celeron. Minimum I would use is any dual core processor system. These days you can get them pretty cheap. It is also important to use a graphic card that has an hdmi out.
1683407
Streaming from where? That has more to do with bandwidth. However, if you mean the screen resolution, I have no complaints.
212104
I'm sorry I can't help you here because I don't do gaming. It seems to stream videos just fine and is faster than my old one. Probably not much help, huh?
1660213
The Acer should be able to handle that kind of load fairly easily. I have it at home and have been streaming media, installing an app, and transferring files over all at the same time without any noticeable lag. The atom processor may not be a beast but it will be able to handle the kind of load you are talking about.
1090703
Don't have that problem at all. I personally made the purchase for the express reason to stream Netflix. I have the Chromecast and cable box connected to the HDMI via a splitter, Laptop connected to the VGA, blue ray connected to the RCA and all is well. I use this device now more than my LCD Tv and I'm extremely satisfied. Not one problem with everyday use and heavy usage on the weekends. 1 month thus far.
1049199
I've streamed Netflix and YouTube plenty of times with no problems. I've also sent the stream to an external monitor with no problems.
2028831
Yes this PC will easily handle live streaming, remember your router/internet service also plays a role in streaming without buffering. If you can direct connect to your router vs wireless it is even faster. The processor, memory and video are plenty adequate with this PC. We use it for internet gaming with little to no lag.
830546
no, it does not. I use mine mostly for video streaming and picture viewing in my network. some word processing and Excel spreadsheets manipulation. The computer response to all these tasks is really excellent. No lags or freezing whatsoever. I would not hesitate to buy it again. Good luck!
1861197
Well, so far for streaming, I have found it very reliable. However,in Internet usage I sometimes have brief interruptions.
1073904
Streams quite well, but depends on your network speed. Have had no problems with gigabit Ethernet
879930
I can't vouch for Win7 performance, but run Win 8 off of it connected to my TV via HDMI with no issues (movies, music, streaming, etc). Audio also works over HDMI.
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I bought mine about a month and a half ago and haven't had it not play anything so I think it does. I do netflix, youtube, stream hulu, and other videos from network sites like abc, nbc, mtv etc. It is full windows 8 so should do everything a PC would.